• Contract until 30th of June 2025
• Hybrid role, with potential for base location in any NSW or QLD Benevolent office
• $103K – $112K + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible Friendly organisation, WFH & part time options available

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

In this role, you’ll lead the implementation of Benevolent’s Data Governance Framework, using your data governance expertise and project management skills to standardise data practices and improve data quality across the organisation. You will transform our Framework from a theoretical document to an operational reality, collaborating with Impact Data & Evaluation team colleagues and data champions across the business to integrate it into their everyday. This role will support the ID&E and IT directorates to deliver a step-change in Benevolent’s data maturity, enabling enterprise-wide analysis and insights to inform strategic decision-making and understand our impact. Join us to make a meaningful difference in how we leverage data for social change.

Duties

You will play a pivotal role in implementing our organisation’s Data Governance Framework. You will chair the Data Strategy Working Group and collaborate closely with the ID&E and IT Development teams, alongside data champions throughout the business, to embed data governance policies and processes into practice. Your expertise will drive initiatives to enhance data proficiency across the organisation, enabling team members to use data to evaluate and improve our services. Representing the ID&E function on the Privacy Steering Committee, you'll identify privacy risks and develop processes that comply with evolving regulations. In partnership with the Director, ID&E and other senior leaders, you will shape our next Data Strategy, focusing on advancing our data maturity.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.

• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Requirements

• Degree or Equivalent Experience: Relevant degree, or equivalent experience with a professional certification.
• Data Governance Knowledge: Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and regulatory compliance.
• Operational Experience: Proven track record in implementing data governance policies in customer-facing organisations.
• Training and Facilitation Skills: Experience in training or facilitation, adaptable communication styles for diverse audiences.
• Change Management: Demonstrated ability to lead change projects and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Relevant Experience: Lived or professional experience in community services, or in a data role in a government or for-purpose organisations.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Interested? Apply online today!

Please click "Apply Now" and submit your current CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the skills and requirements of the role. All applications will be assessed against the skills and requirements above, so it is important that you address these clearly.

Contact Shannon Harvey (they/them) on 0468 855 625 for a friendly, confidential discussion.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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